They were found in 1991 performing at Lenox Mall in Atlanta, Georgia, by Jermaine Dupri. The duo's album, Totally Krossed Out, was released in 1992 and sold more than four million copies. It included the hit single "Jump", which stayed at number one on the Billboard charts for eight weeks. This landed them a spot on Michael Jackson's European tour that year as well as a cameo appearance in Michael Jackson's "Jam" video.
It became a short-lived fad for youth to wear their pants backwards.
1992, at the peak of their popularity, a video game was released starring the pair entitled Kris Kross: Make My Video. It was released on the Sega CD system, and consisted of the player editing together the groups music videos to a few of their hit songs using portions of the original music videos, stock footage, and general video animation effects. Players were prompted before each edit session to make sure to have certain footage compiled into the video. The game was released in the US only to very lackluster sales figures and dismal reviews. It was ranked 18th on Electronic Gaming Monthly's list of the 20 Worst Games of All Time.
In 1993, Kris Kross released their second album entitled Da Bomb, which went platinum. 1996 saw the release of their final album Young, Rich & Dangerous which went gold. By the end they stopped wearing their clothes backwards.
Kris Kross' popularity lead to a television commercial they starred in to advertise the soft drink Sprite in 1992–93, and guest spots on popular television shows such as A Different World and In Living Color.
After the group's demise, Kelly and Smith began writing and producing albums.
Featured in the Jermaine Dupri Top 25 Countdown on BET. Ranked as #25.
In 2007, the group had reunited, were working on different projects and still working for Jermaine Dupri. Chris Smith released his new album, Urbane Expressions sometime in 2008, the first single from his album was titled "Lady." Chris Kelly has his own label called C.Co records.
On 1st May 2013, Chris Kelly was found "unresponsive" at home. He died in a hospital in Atlanta later that day.
Alright
Kris Kross Lyrics
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I went to school without a fool tryin' to pick a fight
I was loced out Kris Kross shirt and some Khakis
Lookin' and feelin' like nothin' but a Mac, See
The bell rang and I got my dash
Feelin' good cause it was the last day of school and I passed
No mom's trippin' so me and my mom went dippin'
To celebrate the fact that I wasn't slippin'
People screamin' from they ride to my ride, ain't you da Mac I
says I am what I am that's who I be
And Ya'll should have seen how they were tryin' to get to me
Kool, cause dissin' them don't pay they're the reason why we are
who we are to this very day
And all that love keeps me and Kris tight
Long as we give some love back everything's Alright
Now everything feels alright when I'm rollin' through my hood
And I see the one's that used to do the dirt done turn good
Lil kids tryin' to be like me, with the braids, the shades
Some pants like nike's gee
Ain't nothin' mo better than a letter sayin'
I'm your number one fan, can you write me back man
Yes I try not to pass on an autograph, I try to do as many as I can
Now it feels good when I'm rollin' through my hood and ain't nobody
dissin' sayin' the nigga thinks he's too good
Cause, I'm down like four flat tires
Just a til nappy headed kid from the briar showin'
I can do right and not do wrong
Representing the Bee Gee's comin' up strong
and we ain't got no love for the other side, we only live this that
love us back right.
Now people seem to think what I do is a blast, cause I'm always on
the road and I'm makin' some cash
But they don't know really doe the pressure it is for some kids
tryin' to make it in this here biz
Early morning interviews, then we step to school
Step from School, back to interviews
then it's on to other dues
So warm it up Kris, I said warm it up Kris
That's what I was born to do
Now throw your hands in the air and wave 'em from side to side if
the feelin' that ya feelin' is a feelin' that's right
See I ain't come out wack, I came out right
Unlike those moes that chose to pass the mic
It's the Daddy Mac, Big Baby everything is real
but you want to want to diss because
A nigga sold a couple of mil
Look here
You can't say nothing if you're last in the line
So when ya diss it just let's me know I'm on your mind
And it's Alright
The lyrics to the song Alright by Kris Kross seem to focus on the good things happening to the duo at the time the song was written. The day seems nice and bright, and everything feels alright. The song opens with Kris Kross going to school feeling good because he was wearing his Kris Kross shirt, Khakis and feeling like nothing but a Mac, See. The second verse talks about how everything feels alright when he's in his hood and seeing kids tryin' to be like him, with the braids, the shades, and pants like Nike's Gee.
Kris Kross speaks about how people think what he does is a blast because he's always on the road and making some cash. However, he points out that people don't know the pressure of being in the music business, especially when you're just starting. The song ends with the lines; You can't say nothing if you're last in the line, so when ya diss it just lets me know I'm on your mind, And it's alright.
Overall, Alright by Kris Kross is an ode to the good things that were happening to the duo when the song was written. It's a feel-good song that encourages listeners to keep the positive vibrations going.
Line by Line Meaning
The day seems nice and bright and everything feels alright
The day is pleasant, bright and cheerful and everything is going well in life.
I went to school without a fool tryin' to pick a fight
I went to school without any altercation or conflict with anyone.
I was loced out Kris Kross shirt and some Khakis
I was dressed up in Kris Kross-themed outfit that includes Khakis and a T-Shirt.
Lookin' and feelin' like nothin' but a Mac, See
I felt and looked confident and cool, like a real Mac.
The bell rang and I got my dash
The bell rang, and I quickly left the school.
Feelin' good cause it was the last day of school and I passed
I was happy and satisfied as it was the last day of school, and I passed my exams.
No mom's trippin' so me and my mom went dippin'
My mom wasn't mad, so I went out with her for a drive.
To celebrate the fact that I wasn't slippin'
We were celebrating my success in school and the fact that I didn't fail.
The downtown scene was packed
The downtown was crowded with a lot of people.
People screamin' from they ride to my ride, ain't you da Mac
People recognized me and were yelling from their car asking me if I was a Mac.
I says I am what I am that's who I be
I am who I am, and that's my identity.
And Ya'll should have seen how they were tryin' to get to me
People were trying to come close to me and interact with me.
Kool, cause dissin' them don't pay they're the reason why we are
who we are to this very day
It's fine because disrespecting them will not be beneficial. They are the reason for our fame and success.
And all that love keeps me and Kris tight
All that love and support from fans keep me and Kris together and united.
Long as we give some love back everything's Alright
As long as we show love and appreciation to our fans, everything will remain right and positive.
Now everything feels alright when I'm rollin' through my hood
I feel good and positive when I move around my neighborhood.
And I see the one's that used to do the dirt done turn good
I see people who used to be involved in bad things, but now they have turned their lives around and improved.
Lil kids tryin' to be like me, with the braids, the shades
Little kids are trying to copy my style, with the braids and the shades.
Some pants like nike's gee
Wearing pants that resemble Nike brand's became a trend.
Ain't nothin' mo better than a letter sayin'
There is nothing more satisfying than receiving a letter that says.
I'm your number one fan, can you write me back man
A letter from a fan saying that they are my biggest fan and requesting me to write back to them.
Yes I try not to pass on an autograph, I try to do as many as I can
I try not to decline the request for an autograph and do as many as I can.
Now it feels good when I'm rollin' through my hood and ain't nobody
dissin' sayin' the nigga thinks he's too good
I feel good when I move around in my neighborhood without anyone criticizing me for being too good.
Cause, I'm down like four flat tires
I am humble and grounded, just like four flat tires.
Just a til nappy headed kid from the briar showin'
I am just a kid from Briar with nappy hair.
I can do right and not do wrong
I can do the right things and avoid doing wrong things.
Representing the Bee Gee's comin' up strong
I represent the Bee Gee's, and I am making good progress.
and we ain't got no love for the other side, we only live this that
love us back right.
We don't show love or support to the people who don't show it back to us.
Now people seem to think what I do is a blast, cause I'm always on
the road and I'm makin' some cash
People think that what I do is enjoyable because I am always traveling and earning money.
But they don't know really doe the pressure it is for some kids
tryin' to make it in this here biz
They don't understand the amount of pressure that kids like me have to face to make it in this industry.
Early morning interviews, then we step to school
Step from School, back to interviews
then it's on to other dues
I have to attend early morning interviews, attended school, and then went back to interviews, followed by other duties.
So warm it up Kris, I said warm it up Kris
That's what I was born to do
I asked Kris to warm up the music, as that's his job, and he was born to do it.
Now throw your hands in the air and wave 'em from side to side if
the feelin' that ya feelin' is a feelin' that's right
If you feel positive, raise your hands and wave them side-by-side.
See I ain't come out wack, I came out right
Unlike those moes that chose to pass the mic
I came out with a good vibe and energy, unlike those people who chose to avoid performing.
It's the Daddy Mac, Big Baby everything is real
It's me, Daddy Mac, and everything I represent is genuine and real.
but you want to want to diss because
A nigga sold a couple of mil
But you want to criticize me because I sold millions of records.
Look here
You can't say nothing if you're last in the line
You can't say anything if you are not the winner or the best.
So when ya diss it just let's me know I'm on your mind
And it's Alright
So, when you criticize me, it lets me know that you're thinking about me, and it's okay.
Lyrics © ACORN PUBLISHING, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK L ADAMS, STEVEN R ARRINGTON, JERMAINE DUPRI, MARK F HICKS, THOMAS HENRY LOCKETT, W. MARAUGH, WILLIAM MARAUGH, RAYMOND GUY TURNER, DANIEL WEBSTER, THOMAS YOUNG
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@Livssx02
Who’s here in 2024?
@joe37flo619
All of us who got rhythm flavor and favor… and melody.. cuz it’s the one true remedy
@Quis404
What a time to be ALIVE… the 90’s were EVERYTHING, you had to be there!!
@el.aye.bee.4477
I would agree with you if only the '80s didn't exist. LOL! Anybody that missed out on the '80s, man, I feel for 'em. LOL!
@czar7143
I totally agree
@steelydan123456789
best time 1988 - 2003
@cm8836
@@el.aye.bee.4477 💯Those were the days!!! I loooove the 90's, but the 80's were something else!!!
@el.aye.bee.4477
@@cm8836 maaan, the '80s were the truth! I was very blessed to have grown up in the '70s and I had older relatives who loved music so I got to hear a LOT of good stuff from the late '60s and early '70s. When the '80s came around and I became a teenager, it was just an explosion of great pop music.
@Ad-jk5le
In Memory of Chris ‘Mac Daddy’ Kelly (RIP)
August 11, 1978 – May 1, 2013
@raymondperez3553
R.I.P Mr. Chris Kelly A.K.A. Mac Daddy You Are Truly Missed!!✌🙏😢